Chu Chen replied with a wry smile: "Old Xu, to be honest, I'm not sure if this is an imitation. ”

The pencil holder was so realistic, and if it weren't for the fact that the ability had never been wrong, and he felt that there was something wrong with the glaze, he wouldn't have believed that the pen holder would be a replica. But it was done so realistically, which also made it difficult for Chu Chen to give a reason to judge that it was a fake, he couldn't say that it was the result given by the ability, right?

Xu Lao was a little strange when he heard this: "Then why do you think this will be an imitation?" ”

Chu Chen said: "Because I have two landscape figure bottles at home, the painting method and scenery of this pen holder are the same, only the details are slightly different, and more importantly, the bottle is left with the knowledge of Zhang Huoclay." ”

"Zhang Huoclay?" When Xu Lao heard this name, his face suddenly showed a look of shock, and after half a ring, he came back to his senses, and hurriedly asked, "Is it really Zhang Huoclay?" ”

Chu Chen said seriously: "I have carefully identified it, it is indeed him!" ”

Xu Lao knew that Chu Chen should not joke about this kind of thing, besides, everything was Chu Chen's own, so why did he deliberately say that the truth was fake?

Then Xu Lao took a closer look at the pen holder in front of him and muttered, "Could this be an imitation?" Probably not, right? ”

Speaking of this, he pondered again, and after a while, he spoke: "Xiao Chu, did you say that your two bottles could be made by Zhang Huoni according to this pen holder?" ”

Chu Chen could only follow what Xu Lao said now, nodded and said, "It's indeed possible, but don't you think there's something wrong with the pulp of this pen holder?" ”

Generally speaking, it is necessary to identify the real Chongzhen porcelain. First of all, you must understand the glaze color of Ming Dynasty porcelain. Ming porcelain is not the same as Qing porcelain, due to its age. The heirloom has a heavy pulp, so the glaze is particularly bright than that of clear porcelain. Where the glaze is dark and muddy. The glaze has no bright color, and the blue and white are sluggish and have no smart energy, even if the pattern style, standard modeling, and blue and white hair color are all right, do not take it lightly.

After being reminded by Chu Chen, when Xu Lao looked carefully, he did feel that the pulp of the pen holder did not look so heavy, he thought about it and said: "The pulp is indeed not in place, but is it possible." This thing has been idle for a long time, so the pulp has not been formed in place? ”

As mentioned earlier, the pulp on porcelain is the result of people playing with and wiping for a long time. So, if people don't play with it every day, wipe it down. Especially in ancient times, the air was clean, and it was more difficult to form a "slurry" as long as the dust was brushed several times a year.

In this way, it is also possible that the pulp of this pen holder is not in place.

Chu Chen said: "There is indeed such a possibility, but Xu Lao. This is a daily utensil, and such a beautiful pen holder, if you change it, will you often play with wipes? ”

Xu Lao was stunned when he heard this. Only then did I remember that the pen holder is a stationery item, and the average person gets such a superb pen holder. How can it be left unused all the time? Of course, the possibility of not using it is not impossible. But not big.

Thinking of this, Xu Lao also understood Chu Chen's judgment. If it is just a matter of pulp, then the possibility of imitation is not high, but with a pair of bottles with basically the same scenery, and it is related to Zhang Huoni, a master of counterfeiting, it is no wonder that Chu Chen feels that the possibility of the pen holder being an imitation is greater.

After Xu Lao pondered for a moment, he said, "Xiao Chu, even if this pen holder is an imitation, it is difficult to prove it, what are you going to do?" ”

Chu Chen smiled and said: "Take it back to my master first, if he can't find a flaw, then he can only use the instrument to identify, but the instrument identification still needs to be sampled, and I am still a little reluctant for the time being." ”

"That's right, but if there's a result, you have to sue me!" Xu Lao smiled, not to mention that Chu Chen was reluctant, even he was reluctant, and after appraisal at that time, if it was an imitation, it would be fine, if it was genuine, it would leave some regrets.

Chu Chen nodded and said, "That's for sure......"

Putting the pen holder back in the box, Chu Chen opened the box below, and there was an object that looked a little strange inside. Its upper part is cup-shaped, the body of the vessel is engraved with Qianlong imperial poems, and the lower part is a bull's head, the eyes are as big as a bell, the horns of the cow are erected, the ears are open, the tiger is vigorous, and it has the momentum of the emperor.

"Hey, what is this?" Seeing such a strange thing, Wu Ke was quite surprised.

"Isn't it written, this is Zhou Jiji." Chu Chen said with a smile.

"Is this a? Doesn't seem right! Wu Ke looked at the things and felt that they were not at all the same as the ones he had also seen.

It is a kind of wine vessel popular from the late Shang period to the early Western Zhou Dynasty. Song Ouyang Xiu's "The Story of the Drunkard Pavilion" has the sentence: "Those who are staggered, those who sit up and make noise, all the guests are happy". The tools referred to here are similar objects.

Xu Shen's "Sayings" said, "Look, the horns of the ox can be drunk." It can be seen that the prototype is a drinking vessel made of animal horns, similar to the horn cups still used by modern nomads.

There are also those with oval or square bodies, and the lid is often made in the shape of a beast. Some even make the whole device in the shape of an animal, with the head and back as the cover, the body as the abdomen, and the four legs as the feet.

Obviously, the one in front of him was not the same as the one in the record, and it was just like this, Wu Kecai felt very strange.

Chu Chen explained with a smile: "You also know that Emperor Qianlong was very fond of collecting antiquities, and in addition to enjoying them, he also organized Wenchen to compile antiquities catalogues such as "Ancient Records of the Western Qing Dynasty", "Ancient Records of Ningshou", and "Continuation of the Western Qing Dynasty", and often ordered the craftsmen in the palace to imitate them with various materials, thinking that they were elegant and interesting. ”

"This Qing Qianlong lacquer antique imperial inscription 'Zhou 兕觥' should be the antique furnishings that the Qianlong Emperor ordered the craftsmen of the manufacturing office to make zuò according to the ancient bronze ware in the palace, but this type of ware should be very similar to the archaeological discovery of the 'Laitong' popular among the Eurasian steppe peoples in the Middle Ages, not the real 'Woo'."

After listening to Chu Chen's explanation, Wu Ke was stunned, and at the same time, Xu Lao next to him said with a smile: "Xiao Chu, you are proficient in everything, and you even know this." ”

Chu Chen scratched his head and said modestly: "This is just my good memory, such artifacts were auctioned by Sotheby's in 1987, and my master happened to have research materials, so I just memorized them once." ”

Xu Lao laughed when he heard this: "I don't know your level, what else is there to be humble, in a few years, you can become the pillar of this industry!" ”

Chu Chen didn't dare to do it, and after a few more modest words, he asked Xu Lao to start appreciating it first.

After the two of them appreciated it, Wu Ke couldn't wait to ask, "Is this thing real or fake?" ”

"Elder Xu, you are an expert in this area, so let's talk about it first!" Chu Chen smiled and made a gesture.

Xu Lao was not polite, and said directly: "This instrument is dignified and atmospheric, but it is meticulously crafted, ingeniously conceived, and exquisite craftsmanship, regardless of the shape or skill of the instrument are pursued to the extreme." Although the body is decorated with large lacquer, it can simulate the unique metallic texture of bronze, which is warm and bright, and so on. Put it on the desk, its artistic beauty is appreciated, and it shows the extraordinary mind and bearing of the owner. ”

Moreover, it is also associated with the best wishes for a long life. The Book of Songs? "July" said: In the court, call him a child, longevity without borders, raise a glass to congratulate each other, the toast is 'longevity without borders'......"

In the end, Xu Lao sighed: "Utensils like this are rare, and the meaning is good, Chai Ping is so happy that he has a heart." ”

Chu Chen nodded and agreed.

At this time, Wu Ke asked again: "Then how much is this thing worth?" ”

"I think two million." Chu Chen estimated it, and then said an approximate price, and Xu Lao also nodded yes.

"It's only two million! This Chai Pingle is inevitably a little too stingy! Wu Ke frowned, very dissatisfied with the value of things.

Xu Lao smiled slightly when he heard this, if the pen holder before was genuine, it would be worth about two million, and the two utensils would add up to four million. After all, Chu Chen didn't have much to lose, just these two pieces, he felt a lot, not to mention that there was still one box left that hadn't been opened, and the value of the contents was not much lower.

Chu Chen said with a smile: "There is no need to worry about how much it is worth for nothing. And that Zhang always has his own little Jiujiu, don't be influenced by him. ”

Of course, having said that, if the value of the apology sent by Chai Pingle is not high, although he will not do anything to Chai Pingle, he will feel that Chai Pingle is too childish.

Xu Lao is also an old Jianghu, hearing this, he immediately understood, why Wu Ke felt that Chai Pingle was stingy, so he confirmed it again and asked, "The things sent by Mr. Zhang are more valuable than Chai Pingle?" ”

"That's right! And two pieces are worth one. ”

Wu Ke explained, and then asked with some curiosity: "Ah Chen, what does that Mr. Zhang mean?" ”

"He just wants to put Chai Pingle together and fight for a good impression...... Chu Chen smiled and explained what he thought of before.

After listening to Chu Chen's explanation, Wu Ke and Xu Lao felt that it was really possible, and the effect of this method was generally not bad, that is, Mr. Zhang didn't expect Chu Chen to care about it, if Chu Chen was a little arrogant, then Chai Pingle would definitely be put in small shoes by Chu Chen because of this matter.

Xu Lao said with a smile: "Hehe, listening to Xiao Chu's explanation, I also remembered that the value of the things sent by Mr. Zhang just now seems to be higher than Chai Pingle, and it seems that this Mr. Zhang really wants to part ways with Chai Pingle." ”

Chu Chen didn't want to worry about the matter between Mr. Zhang and Chai Pingle, he smiled and said: "It's going to rain, my mother wants to get married, let him go......"

Next, Chu Chen opened the last brocade box, and what was placed in it was the blue and white dragon and phoenix pattern wash in the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. The painting of this vessel is exquisite, the level is clear, the blue and white are bright, and the crystalline spots appear deep into the fetal bone, which should be the top grade in the blue and white porcelain of the official kiln in the Xuande period. (To be continued......)

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